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Melbourne Jewish Schoolgirls Face Antisemitic Abuse on Tram

Victoria Police investigate after two men allegedly shouted Nazi slogans at students from Beth Rivkah Ladies College.

  • The incident occurred on a tram near Balaclava Road in Caulfield North on Monday afternoon.
  • Five Jewish schoolgirls were reportedly targeted with offensive comments, including 'Heil Hitler'.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage and have referred the case to detectives for investigation.
  • The Jewish Community Council of Victoria and the Anti-Defamation Commission condemned the incident.
  • Community leaders stress the importance of prosecuting offenders to combat rising antisemitism.
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